PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 8, 2000
Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, and urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Act; and (2) convey to all signatory states that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region.
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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R–NJ
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 492). (text: CR 9/25/2000 H8032)
House roll call 492 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 492).(text: CR 9/25/2000 H8032)
House roll call 492 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8107-8108)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 26.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 100.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8032-8036)
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E946)
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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